Hey I dont know if it has been said on here before, I apologize if it has been, but I read over on MLB Trade Rumors that the Pirates are one of four teams interested in reliever JJ Putz.

I personally think this would be a great low risk signing by the Pirates. The Iwamura trade leaves us a little dry in the bullpen, and MLBTR says that Putz seems to be willing to take a non-closer role. Plus, its not like Capps is guaranteed to return to form. I know last year wasnt too hot for Putz, but I dont think he would look too shabby in a Pirates uniform next year. What do you guys think?

Wow. So I'm getting ready to go out on a nice Friday night. I check yahoo. What do I read? Yep, as you guessed, Jim Tracy is taking over the managerial duties of the Colorado Rockies on an interim basis.

I am actually not a Jim Tracy hater. I don't think he's the worst manager in MLB history or the anti-christ.

Pittsburgh just wasn't his place I guess.

I wish him the best of luck in Denver. Good luck Jimmy.

Check it out.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AqOCNVKUDVyCxiOS5P_gsG85nYcB?slug=reu-rockiesmanager&prov=reuters&type=lgns

I hate to post about benching a player, and do not take this as more hate towards Brandon Moss. I personally just think that we should give Delwyn Young a few starts this week in right. He is a solid prospect. He is a good player that was just stuck behind people in LA. The only reason Moss is out there everyday is because management wants him to prove the Bay trade wasn't that bad. I'm not going to get into that trade, but I just don't think Moss belongs in the starting lineup right now. He is a decent player and wouldn't mind him pinch hitting at all, but I want to see Delwyn get some AB's.

Aahhh Opening Day.. The best day of the year. The sun is bright, the grass is trimmed. I predict that this year Paul Maholm is will win the Cy young, Freddy Sanchez the batting title, Nate McLouth will improve on his 2008 season, and Matt Capps will even win the Rolaids Relief Man Award. Were going to not only go .500, but we are going to win the division, the pennant, and then the World Series of course. We are going to average about 30,000 fans per game and nobody is going to care what the promotions are. The Pierogi Race will finally take a backseat to the product on the field. Andrew Cutch is going to come up, pull a Longoria and win the Rookie of the Year. Romulo Sanchez will win the Bobblehead fan vote (to make the dreams of BD come true). Pedro Alvarez will breeze through A and AA, ending his season with Indianapolis and primed for his 2010 debut. Kevin McClatchy will finally come out of the closet (yes, I know for a fact he is homosexual). Derek Bell will pay the Pirates back his entire contract. Of course this is all so far fetched I should be locked up and thrown in Mayview, but it's Opening Day everyone. No matter what happens it's gonna be a fun season. WE WILL.

http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090331&content_id=4093976&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

Well that takes Marcus Thames off the list of our possible acquisitions. I think this is a surprising move by the Tigers, given that they owe Sheff 14 million dollars this year and he will make that playing elsewhere. I wouldn't mind seeing the Pirates maybe take a look at Sheff, who says he can still play well as an outfielder. He would be extremely cheap and with 499 career home runs, exciting. What do you guys think?

Hey Nationals fans. Yes I am a huge Pittsburgh Pirates fan up in Pittsburgh, but I cannot get enough of the Nationals colors and logo. The W is the best logo in sports. I wear my authentic new era all red Nationals W hat everyday with pride. The simple hat has turned the Nats into my second favorite team and DC is one of my favorite places to visit. Good luck this season and I will keep wearing my hat.

Kinda *** I know but I am obsessed with the Nats logo...

This might be a super random post, but I just wanna know who everyones favorite players are. I am just interested to see what players are popular with the members of this blog. And this is favorite player in the Majors. I have a few players in my head who I think many people love, but I wanna see what you guys have to say.

I will start by saying that my favorite players are...

1. Jose Reyes

2. Pedro Martinez

3. Manny Ramirez

4. Carl Crawford

Those are my 4. In that order.

Since I heard the news that we signed Hinske for 1.5 million, Ive just been thinking how that happened. Of course the economy is affecting the prices of players, but 1.5 million for a guy that hit 20 home runs last year? Thats a good bargain if you ask me. Check this article out. I found it on ESPN. The Twins signed Kubel for 7 million and hes like the same exact player. The Twins are in the position we usually are after another team signs someone. I love it. Good move Bucs.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3866726&name=Neyer_Rob

Star shortstop Michael Young has requested a trade from the Rangers. He is owed 62 million dollars a year for the next 5 years. Thats not a bad price for a player of his caliber. I think it would be a great idea for the Pirates to make a move after Young. Even if we have to give up a few decent prospects and maybe a good big leaguer. He would give us a top tier player for the next 5 season. He can shortstop and second base. He is requesting a trade because the Rangers are forcing him to move to third base and not giving him any choice. Cmon Buccos step up and get this guy if the Rangers are desperate to move him.

I read this article over at Baseball America and I really liked what I read. This is a colorful interview, and he talks about the great Pirate, Mike Fetters!!! I reccomend you all read it. They call him one of the best lefties in the entire Minor Leagues. He sounds impressive as a person as well. Good Article. Lets Go Bucs. And sign please sign Pedro!

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/features/262735.html